FNH-FNX-45 Initial Cleaning and Lubrication Question

This is a discussion on FNH-FNX-45 Initial Cleaning and Lubrication Question within the FN FNX forums, part of the FN Handguns Forum category; Oh man I am a first time owner of the FNH-FNX-45 and I attempted the initial cleaning with REM Action Cleaner and patched until they ...

FNH-FNX-45 Initial Cleaning and Lubrication Question

Oh man I am a first time owner of the FNH-FNX-45 and I attempted the initial cleaning with REM Action Cleaner and patched until they came up clean. Then I oiled with REM oil. All seems ok, but the black painted portions of the weapon now look oxidized almost turning greyish/white. I just applied more oil to the outer surface and rubbed it in and now it looks good again. Having no experience with weapons I am totally unaware if this is normal. I know it says in the booklet not to use a Teflon based cleaner/oil, but to be honest this was the only products I could find without ordering something online. I also purchased a cleaning kit that came with many patches and some bore brushes. The brushes are either brass or bronze, but I still did not use them out of fear of damaging the bore and causing scratches. I hope the REM products did not contain Teflon and are acceptable to use with my weapon until I learn more about this process.
So, is REM cleaning products ok to use?

The Rem Action Cleaner is a de-greaser, so it left the pistol dry with that greyish look. No harm done. Also, those brushes will be fine for your FNX. You may want to invest in a boresnake for a quick clean-up after shooting.

Last edited by akitainu; 09-05-2013 at 12:51 PM.

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Having no experience with weapons I am totally unaware if this is normal.

JMHO.... A firearm is a firearm until it's used as weapon. Just like a steak knife is a steak knife until it's used as a weapon. To many of the anti-gun folks all guns are weapons and they are not. Again, JMHO.

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